Dayton-Hudson Stores - Throughout the
Midwest
STS conducted a preliminary evaluation of all underground storage
tanks for stores in Minnesota, North Dakota, Michigan and Indiana.
Each of the underground storage tank locations was categorized based
upon either existing or potential environmental impairment. Sites
were prioritized to identify the most critical locations requiring
remedial actions.

Carson Pirie Scott - Various Locations
STS has provided site assessments, site prioritization, remediation
design, bid specification, construction documentation for
under-ground storage tanks at facility locations throughout
Minnesota. One of these projects included the design and
installation of a free product and groundwater extraction and
treatment system.

Brickyard Shopping Center - Malan
Construction Company - Chicago, Illinois
STS designed a ground improvement system where landfill deposits
were densified using dynamic compaction in cut areas of the site in
preparation to support shallow foundations, slab-on-grade, and
on-grade bituminous concrete parking lots. STS provided a full-time
technician on site to monitor the dynamic compaction operations. The
STS representative documented the weight, drop height, spacing
between impacts, and degree of densification. STS performed
laboratory and field testing of the flyash landfill deposit material
during filling of the site.

Marshall Field & Co. - Orland Park,
Illinois
Performed an investigation into the causes of corrosion damage to
structural concrete elements inside this fully enclosed, thirteen
year old reinforced concrete structure. Also provided comprehensive
field quality control and monitoring services associated with
ongoing repairs to the structure.

Regional Shopping Centers - Edward J.
DeBartolo & Associates - Ohio
STS performed extensive field and office assessments to establish
the existing condition of five large regional shopping centers
totaling over 3.5 million square feet in plan area. Included
evaluation of the following systems: architectural, structural,
roofing, mechanical, electrical, paving and site utilities.

Shopko Department Store - Sheboygan,
Wisconsin
STS performed a subsurface exploration and slope stability analysis
for a new department store located on the crest of a 2 horizontal to
1 vertical 50-foot high slope. The analysis indicated that an
adequate factor of safety against a slope failure would not exist if
the structure was constructed as originally planned. STS recommended
several alternatives to constructing the building at the originally
planned location, thus providing an acceptable factor of safety
against a slope failure.

Target Stores - Minneapolis, Minnesota
STS performed an assessment of on-site versus off-site refueling
requirements for the regional distribution center. A site
exploration assessment for the new fuel distribution facility was
performed in conjunction with the new vehicle maintenance facility.
STS designed the above ground fuel storage system and distribution
center to meet specific client specifications. STS provided
construction management and documentation testing during facility
installation.

West Town Shopping Center Phase I -
Joseph Freed Associates - Chicago, IL
STS performed a Phase I Environmental Assessment for West Town
Shopping Center in Chicago, Illinois. The shopping center is
composed of 21 commercial retail stores and franchises as well as
several parking lots. Three tasks were performed as part of the
Phase I EA -- a site and vicinity history/database review included
review of previous environmental reports, USGS topography maps,
aerial photographs, Sanborn fire insurance maps, and database
listings; observations of the subject property and adjacent
properties for evidence or sources of actual and/or potential
environmental impairment as well as a survey for asbestos-containing
building materials (ACBMs); and report preparation which presented
the findings and provided conclusions regarding the potential for
environmental impairment at West Town Shopping Center.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. - Elston
Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
STS conducted a Phase I Environmental Assessment (EA) of an
industrial property for a potential purchaser and proposed
commercial development. The owner represented the site as having
been adequately remediated, and provided copies of several
consultants' assessment reports of Phase I, II, and remediation
efforts. STS's recommendations for additional exploration were
initially met with significant objections from the owner and their
consultants. When the explorations were conducted, previously
unknown hazardous waste levels of lead were detected, and an area
underlain by PCB-bearing oil was also identified. STS was involved
in discussions with the IEPA regarding clean-up levels and the
contamination detected on-site. Remediation consisted of excavation
and removal to a permitted landfill. STS provided oversight for the
removal to assure the purchaser of compliance with the remedial
action criteria.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. - Niles,
Illinois
A proposed retail development was planned for a former electronics
manufacturing site. Evidence of contamination had been disclosed
during Phase I and Phase II assessments, associated with solvent use
and storage, and leaking underground fuel storage tanks. STS
represented the proposed tenant in the oversight and evaluation of
the remediation effort to confirm compliance with the IEPA clean
closure specifications. STS assisted in negotiating agreements and
monitoring the remediation conducted by the consultant for the owner
and developer of the site, and reviewed reports and correspondence
to IEPA. We provided technical opinions to the proposed tenant's
attorneys to be used in lease negotiations. These opinions included
cost estimates for soil and groundwater remedial options which may
be implemented.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. -
Cincinnati, Ohio
STS performed a Phase II Environmental Assessment and provided
consultation regarding a real estate transaction for a 13 acre site.
Services included reviewing previous Phase I and Phase II reports,
identifying assessment deficiencies, developing and implementing a
supplemental Phase II EA work plan and consulting with the client to
identify property remediation options toward the proposed
development. The project included discussions with and concurrence
with several engineering and environmental consultants who had
formerly provided services on the subject site and adjacent parcels,
and coordination with Ohio EPA personnel involved in reviewing and
permitting the proposed development.

Department Store - Confidential Client
- Charlotte, Michigan
A total of three columns and approximately 12,000 square feet of
floor experienced extensive settlement. One column settled
approximately 9 inches. STS performed a structural evaluation,
geotechnical investigation, and designed repairs to restore the
building. Repairs consisted of installing new pile foundations,
jacking columns back to their appropriate elevation, and
installation of a new structural floor slab. Repairs were phased to
allow the store to remain open during repairs. STS also performed
contract administration, field observations, and quality control
testing during repairs.

Former Janís Mini Mart Property -
Financial Institution - Wisconsin Rapids, WI
STS conducted a site assessment, then provided services related to
removal of underground storage tanks (UST) at this former retail
gasoline station. Following removal of the USTs, STS conducted field
testing and designed a groundwater remediation system. Groundwater
benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX) concentrations
have been reduced more than 99 percent, with all BTEX compounds
reported at less than the respective Wisconsin Administrative Code
NR 140 Preventive Action Limits. Site closure was granted in early
1997 thereby facilitating transfer to the state for a roadway
expansion.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. - 200 sites
in 28 states
STS performed environmental assessments of proposed store sites
throughout the country with a turnaround schedule of three weeks or
less. Development sites included new construction and redevelopment
of existing buildings in retail centers. Assessments included Phase
I site assessments in accordance with ASTM procedures, asbestos
surveys and Phase II drilling and analysis of soil/groundwater
samples where appropriate. STS participated in negotiations with
state regulators on applicable clean-up standard to be achieved by
owners prior to Circuit City occupancy. STS also performed
geotechnical investigations and provided construction field services
at many of the Midwest store sites. The geotechnical services
included six to eight borings at each site with a report describing
site conditions and foundation and/or pavement recommendations.